Dunn Car Accident Lawyers

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With an estimated 2018 population of nearly 10,000, Dunn might not seem like a busy place. However, it is part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area with a population of over 114,000. Whether you’re antique shopping at Lady Bugs in the Attic, visiting the William C. Lee Airborne Museum, or making some art at Whimsical Creations and Boutique, this area has a lot to offer. However, traveling in Dunn isn’t without its risks. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reports that in 2019 alone, Dunn had 139 reported traffic accidents. Although there were no fatalities, 261 injuries resulted.

At Ricci Law Firm, our Dunn car accident attorneys are here to assist injured individuals and their families as they seek to recover physically and financially from their losses. If you are one of them, please reach out and find out what services we can offer you. 

Who is Liable When a Car Accident Occurs?

Securing fair compensation for your injuries involves accurately determining how your car accident happened and who is liable. Often, it’s other drivers who are responsible for car accidents. Drivers cause accidents in many ways, including:

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Distracted driving such as using a smartphone to text, talk, or message, adjusting the sound system, or setting the GPS
• Speeding
• Driving too fast for conditions
• Failing to maintain their vehicle so that it’s safe

Whatever the driver did or didn’t to cause the accident and your resulting injuries, they should be held accountable for your damages. Experienced Dunn car accident lawyers know how to investigate your accident to determine cause and liability. It’s typical for the other driver’s insurance company to attempt to shift the blame onto you. Our attorneys also know how to stand up for your rights and defend you against these attacks. 

While another driver is usually the first person who comes to mind when it comes to liability for an auto accident, some other parties could also be at fault. For instance, if a car part manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer had a defective part, such as a faulty brake system, an accident could result. The manufacturer would then be held liable. In other cases, there could be a problem with the way the streets were designed or faulty traffic lights. The municipality in charge of the streets or lights would be liable for the damages caused by the accident.

How Long Will My Car Accident Injury Case Take?

Injury cases are resolved when your Dunn car accident attorneys negotiate a full and fair settlement on your behalf or when they go to court. The vast majority of all personal injury claims, including car accident claims, are settled outside of court. Settlement negotiations can take a few months or even a year or more. Claims where liability and injuries are clear, and there is strong evidence are typically resolved sooner. If your Dunn car accident lawyers must litigate your case, it can take even longer. Specific procedures and timelines will need to be followed, and you will be at the mercy of the court’s schedule. 

Settlements are typically beneficial for both the injured and liable parties. Not only do they help resolve cases sooner, but they also:

• Give both parties more control over the outcome of the claim
• Involve less risk since the court won’t decide what happens
• Don’t involve as much expense

While the decision is ultimately yours, your skilled Dunn car accident attorneys will discuss with you whether your settlement offers are fair or not. They can advise you as to if you should hold out for a better settlement, be willing to litigate your case, or accept the settlement you are offered. However, the choice is ultimately yours. While many law firms shy away from taking cases to trial, we are proven trial lawyers who will do whatever it takes to get our clients the outcome they deserve in their case.

When Should You Contact Dunn Car Accident Lawyers?

In any personal injury case, it’s best to contact Dunn car accident attorneys as soon as you possibly can after the accident. There are several reasons for this:

Filing Deadlines

In North Carolina, those injured in a car accident have three years from the date of the accident to file a legal case. If they miss this crucial deadline, they miss out on any potential compensation they would have otherwise received. This is a strict deadline. When you hire an attorney, they can help ensure that the deadline, known as the statute of limitations, isn’t overlooked.

Collecting Evidence

Evidence is vital to prove car accident cases. Your legal counsel will need evidence to show what caused your accident, who was liable, as well as your injuries and damages. The sooner you contact an attorney, the sooner they can get to work gathering and preserving valuable evidence in support of your claim.

Protection from the At-Fault Party’s Insurance Company

When Dunn car accident lawyers represent you, they will deal with the at-fault party’s insurance company. You don’t have to talk to them, especially without your own attorney present. If they speak to you without your attorney or before you hire an attorney, you could end up saying something that could hurt your claim. With a lawyer by your side, you have protection from the insurance company’s schemes at relieving their insured’s liability for the accident.